Athletics

Aquatics
General Athletics
Sport-Specific Coach
Fitness Instruction

Aquatics

Title of Role:	Aquatics/Swim Lessons
Reports to:	Manna Doreen; Aquatics Director
Program Area/Location:	Art Program – McLaughlin Building 4^th Floor
Objectives:	· To help out in the Pool Area · To assist with Swimming Lessons or with the Swim Team/during meets
General Role & Responsibility:	For Lessons: · For Swim Team: · Meet Cards: during races help members with meet cards/ensure they are taken to the scoring table · Bullpen: Help ensure smooth running of bullpen (where the swimmers are set up in heats) · Starters: announce which races are being run and give starting signal · Timers: use stop watch to track time of swimmers’ races · Ribbons: Help give out ribbons during home meets
Work Hours/Commitment:
Skills & Qualifications:	To be eligible to volunteer, must be able to demonstrate the following skills: · Jump into deep water from side of pool · Maintain position in water by treading or floating for 1 minute · Rotate one full turn then turn as necessary to orient to the exit point · Swim front crawl and/or elementary backstroke for 25 yards
How the Role fits in with the work of BGCD?	Here at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Dorchester, we believe in a positive, enriched environment to teach, support and enhance the lives of our members.
Behavior Expectations:	Behavior: Kind, polite, and eager to assist members during lessons or meets with a positive attitude

General Athletics

Title of Role:	General Athletics Volunteer
Reports to:	Brendan McDonald; VP of Programming
Program Area/Location:	Marr Gym or Nike Court
Objectives:	Assist with or create athletics programming to create a positive learning experience for members. Maintain a safe and encouraging environment.
General Role & Responsibility:	· Support members by supervising gym time · Create a welcoming atmosphere to ensure guests of events have a positive and fulfilling experience while also learning new skills · Promote inclusive atmosphere where all skill levels are valued · Come up with engaging activities/games for members
Work Hours/Commitment:	At least on hour weekly Mondays through Fridays 2pm – 6pm
Skills & Qualifications:	· Positive and friendly attitude · Experience with coaching is helpful though not required
How the Role fits in with the work of BGCD?	Here at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Dorchester, we believe in a positive, enriched environment to teach, support and enhance the lives of our members. Athletics programming offers members opportunities to learn new skills such as teamwork and perseverance while having fun.
Behavior Expectations:	· Positive attitude, kind, and polite · Willingness to accept direction · Communicate respectfully with fellow staff as well as members

Sport-Specific Coach

Title of Role:	Sports Specific Coach
Reports to:	Brendan McDonald; VP of Programming
Program Area/Location:	Marr Gym, Nike Court, wherever teams are playing
Objectives:	Support a team of members to teach new skills and teamwork while maintaining a positive environment for all members regardless of their skill level.
General Role & Responsibility:	· Support members by coaching or assisting BGCD staff in coaching · Create a welcoming atmosphere to ensure guests of events have a positive and fulfilling experience while also learning new skills · Promote inclusive atmosphere where all skill levels are valued
Work Hours/Commitment:	TBD; Hours are dependent on sports and season. If you are interested in being a coach, fill out our application and we will contact you about which programs we are offering at that time.
Skills & Qualifications:	· Positive and friendly attitude · Experience with coaching is helpful though not required · Knowledge of the sport you are coaching (sports we offer include basketball, baseball, soccer, and more)
How the Role fits in with the work of BGCD?	Here at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Dorchester, we believe in a positive, enriched environment to teach, support and enhance the lives of our members. Athletics programming offers members opportunities to learn new skills such as teamwork and perseverance while having fun.
Behavior Expectations:	· Positive attitude, kind, and polite · Willingness to accept direction · Communicate respectfully with fellow staff as well as members

Fitness Instruction

Title of Role:	Fitness Instructor
Reports to:	Brendan McDonald; VP of Programming
Program Area/Location:	Marr Gym, Nike Court
Objectives:	Share your interest in fitness with members while instructing a class that showcases your skills!
General Role & Responsibility:	· Instruct a small group in a fitness class · Create a welcoming atmosphere to ensure members have a positive and fulfilling experience while also learning new skills · Promote inclusive atmosphere where all skill levels are valued · Prioritize member safety
Work Hours/Commitment:	Any time between 2pm and 8pm Monday through Friday
Skills & Qualifications:	· Certification in theme of class you want to teach · Positive and friendly attitude · Experience with teaching is helpful though not required
How the Role fits in with the work of BGCD?	Here at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Dorchester, we believe in a positive, enriched environment to teach, support and enhance the lives of our members. Athletics programming offers members opportunities to learn new skills such as teamwork and perseverance while having fun.
Behavior Expectations:	· Positive attitude, kind, and polite · Communicate respectfully with fellow staff as well as members

Established in 1974 as the Colonel Daniel Marr Boys Club, Boys & Girls Clubs of Dorchester is dedicated to making a positive impact on the youth and their families in our community. Inside our three clubhouses we are a place for Dorchester’s young people to learn, explore talents, play and make friends. Today, as always, our members between ages five and 18 have access to 200+ activities for just $5 a year.